Board of County Commissioners, Washoe County, Nevada 09/14/1999
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA TUESDAY 1:30 P.M. SEPTEMBER 14, 1999 PRESENT: JIM GALLOWAY, CHAIRMAN TED SHORT, VICE CHAIRMAN PETE SFERRAZZA, COMMISSIONER JIM SHAW, COMMISSIONER JOANNE BOND, COMMISSIONER AMY HARVEY, COUNTY CLERK KATY SINGLAUB, COUNTY MANAGER MADELYN SHIPMAN, LEGAL COUNSEL The Board met in regular session in the Commission Chambers of the Washoe County Administration Complex, 1001 E. Ninth Street, Reno, Nevada. Following the pledge of allegiance to the flag of our Country, the County Clerk called the roll and the Board conducted the following business. 99-875 AGENDA In accordance with the Open Meeting Law, on motion by Commissioner Bond, seconded by Commissioner Shaw, which motion duly carried, Chairman Galloway ordered that the agenda for September 14, 1999, be approved. PUBLIC COMMENTS Marge Cutler, Secretary/Treasurer of the Sun Valley CAB and charter member of Looking Fine in 99, stated that she is concerned about the traffic and pedestrian problem on First Avenue and Sun Valley Boulevard; that sometimes it almost is impossible to walk across or make a left turn onto Sun Valley Boulevard; that a petition was drafted and over 2000 signatures gathered regarding this problem; that they met with David Roundtree, Public Works Director; and that the citizens are requesting a new traffic study be conducted. Sam Dehne, Reno citizen, expressed his opinion about the Mapes Hotel, Retrac Project, and Talk Radio. * * * * * * * * * * * THE BOARD CONVENED AS THE COUNTY LIQUOR BOARD 99-876 REFUND OF FEES - BURNS PHILIP FOOD INC. - BUSINESS LICENSE DIVISION Upon recommendation of Bob Webb, Planning Manager, on motion by Commissioner Shaw, seconded by Commissioner Bond, which motion duly carried, Chairman Galloway ordered that a refund of fees in the amount of $75 to Burns Philip Food Inc., be approved. It was noted that the tax department at Burns Philip Food Inc., which paid for the license, was unaware that the Empire Food facility had been sold on September 30, 1997. * * * * * * * * * * * THE BOARD RECONVENED AS THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MINUTES On motion by Commissioner Shaw, seconded by Commissioner Sferrazza, which motion duly carried, Chairman Galloway ordered that the minutes of the meetings of July 27 and August 10, 1999, be approved. Commissioner Bond abstained from the minutes on July 27, 1999, as she was not present at that meeting. 99-877 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION COMMITTEE - HUMAN RESOURCES Upon recommendation of Joanne Ray, Human Resources Director, the following employees were recognized for their innovative suggestions: Robin Greco, Julie Skow, Kenneth Schmitt, Robert Fuss, Kelley Smith, Janet Rought, Jerald Preston, Mary Ann Replogle, Linda Dunn, Deborah Gnibus, Catherine Luke, Kathy Carpenter, Phyllis Sargent and Georgette Ferrera. Chairman Galloway presented each one with a certificate of recognition. 99-878 APPEARANCE - AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES - GENO MENCHETTI & JOHN FARAHI John Farahi and Geno Menchetti were present and gave an update to the Board regarding the Airport Authority Board of Trustees. Mr. Menchetti stated that they voted last Thursday to require that the Postal Hub conduct a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Mr. Menchetti answered questions from the Board regarding public comments during Airport Authority meetings and stated that the public comments issue is scheduled to be on their next agenda. David Farside, Washoe County citizen, stated his concerns about Chairman Menchetti's policy of public comments during the Airport Authority meetings. He further stated that Chairman Menchetti is violating Roberts Rules regarding open meeting laws. Sam Dehne, Reno citizen, commented on the appearances by Mr. Farahi and Mr. Menchetti and advised that he has submitted three complaints against Chairman Menchetti with the Attorney General's Office; and that he wants the Washoe County Commissioners to remove him as their appointee to the Airport Authority Board. He added that Chairman Menchetti is picking and choosing who gets to make public comments at their meetings. Jackie Decker, Washoe County citizen, echoed this concern. Judith Snell, Washoe County citizen, stated that she feels Chairman Menchetti is trying to do what is best; that trust between citizens and the Airport Authority Board is not very good; and that the Airport Authority Board needs to explain their public comment rules at their meetings. 99-879 PROCLAMATION - LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH On motion by Commissioner Bond, seconded by Commissioner Shaw, which motion duly carried, it was ordered that September 1999 be proclaimed "Library Card Sign-Up Month" and Chairman Galloway be authorized to execute the following proclamation. PROCLAMATION Whereas, The Washoe County Library System, serving Nevada communities since 1904, will be celebrating "Library Card Sign-Up" Month, September 1999; and Whereas, The Washoe County Library System provides citizens the opportunity to access resources that can give every person the chance to learn and gain knowledge; and Whereas, The Washoe County Library System in conjunction with the Washoe County School District will remind all citizens that children should be given the most important school supply of all - one available free to every child - a library card; and Whereas, The Washoe County Library System wishes to make known the vast resources available free to library card holders including books, magazines, reference resources, videotapes, computers, Internet connections, etc. that can give every citizen the tools for learning; now, therefore, be it Proclaimed, By the Washoe County Board of Commissioners that September 1 - 30, 1999 is designated as "Library Card Sign-Up Month" and the Board urges all residents of the Truckee Meadows to take advantage of the resources available to them at the Washoe County Libraries by signing-up for a library card. 99-880 ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION - CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Upon recommendation of Richard Kirkland, Sheriff, on motion by Commissioner Bond, seconded by Commissioner Shaw, which motion duly carried, Chairman Galloway ordered that the donation of $100 from Dr. Sally Skewis for the Critical Incident Stress Management Program be accepted with gratitude. 99-881 ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION - VICTIM PANIC ALARM SYSTEMS - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Upon recommendation of Richard Kirkland, Sheriff, on motion by Commissioner Bond, seconded by Commissioner Shaw, which motion duly carried, Chairman Galloway ordered that the donation from A-1 Security of three Victim Panic Alarm Systems, valued at $1,671.00, for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other crimes where there is a fear for the victim's safety, be accepted with gratitude. 99-882 UNBUDGETED CAPITAL OUTLAY - DIGITAL RECORDER AND CAMCORDER - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Upon recommendation of Richard Kirkland, Sheriff, on motion by Commissioner Bond, seconded by Commissioner Shaw, which motion duly carried, Chairman Galloway ordered that the purchase of a Digital Recorder and Camcorder with accessories at a total price of $8,012, be authorized, to facilitate implementation of a department-wide video training ability for daily briefings and Nevada Administrative Code required annual training. 99-883 ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT - STUDENT/COMMUNITY LIAISON INCLINE VILLAGE SUBSTATION - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Upon recommendation of Richard Kirkland, Sheriff, on motion by Commissioner Bond, seconded by Commissioner Shaw, which motion duly carried, Chairman Galloway ordered that grant monies in the amount of $32,381 from the Edward Byrne grant and $5,397 from the Parasol Foundation and Sheriff's Office, for continued funding in fiscal year 1999/00 for student/community liaison at Incline Village Substation, be accepted and the following adjustments authorized: Increase Revenues Account Amount 152448G/4301 $32,381.00 152448G/5802 5,397.00 Increase Expenditures Account Amount 152448G/7001 $25,150.00 152448G/70185 $ 5,153.00 152448G/7042 $ 1,799.00 152448G/7046 $ 1,331.00 152448G/7047 $ 40.00 152448G/7048 $ 5,850.00 152448G/7050 $ 452.00 152448G/7140 $ 1,500.00 152448G/7230 $ 600.00 152448G/7250 $ 100.00 152448G/7357 $ 200.00 152448G/7385 $ 400.00 152448G/7620 $ 600.00 99-884 ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT - PERMANENCY PLANNING PROJECT EVALUATION - SOCIAL SERVICES Upon recommendation of May Shelton, Social Services Director, on motion by Commissioner Bond, seconded by Commissioner Shaw, which motion duly carried, Chairman Galloway ordered that federal grant pass through monies, in the amount of $23,000, from the State Division of Child and Family Services, be accepted, to pay for the costs of the Permanency Planning Project Evaluation. 99-885 GRANT PROPOSAL - U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY - STEAMBOAT HYDRO-GEOTHERMAL INVESTIGATION - WATER RESOURCES Upon recommendation of John Collins, Manager, Utility Services Division, through Ed Schmidt, Director of Water Resources Department, on motion by Commissioner Bond, seconded by Commissioner Shaw, which motion duly carried, it was ordered that the grant proposal and submittal, for the Steamboat Hydro-Geothermal Investigation, in the amount of $630,537, be approved and acknowledged. It was noted that the grant funds would be allocated and administered by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). 99-886 AUTHORIZATION - CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES ACCOUNT - REFERRAL SERVICES - SOCIAL SERVICES Upon recommendation of May Shelton, Social Services Director, on motion by Commissioner Bond, seconded by Commissioner Shaw,